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6393 Sapper John Frederick BOARDMAN

6393 Sapper John Frederick BOARDMAN
PBY Catalinas on the hardstanding at No. 1 FBRD at Lake Boga in Victoria

PBY Catalinas on the hardstanding at No. 1 FBRD at Lake Boga in Victoria
An informal squadron briefing at 24 Squadron - A72-80 in shot at rear of he group of men walking towards the camera.

An informal squadron briefing at 24 Squadron - A72-80 in shot at rear of he group of men walking towards the camera.
PRIVATE: Albert Ernest WORRALL; 1906-42, at Age: 36yrs. Military: 2nd Australian Imperial Force - Australian Army - WWII - 2nd/29th Australian Infantry Battalion. Origin of Portrait: (AWM) Australian War Memorial; Accession No: P02784.025.

PRIVATE: Albert Ernest WORRALL; 1906-42, at Age: 36yrs. Military: 2nd Australian Imperial Force - Australian Army - WWII - 2nd/29th Australian Infantry Battalion. Origin of Portrait: (AWM) Australian War Memorial; Accession No: P02784.025.
Flying Officer Vic Hodgkinson

Flying Officer Vic Hodgkinson
HMAS Westralia (1) configured as an Armed Merchant Cruiser

HMAS Westralia (1) configured as an Armed Merchant Cruiser
One of the ship’s assault landing craft, viewed from the aft gun platform of the landing ship infantry Westralia, as it swung aboard during the movement of the 2/24 Infantry Battalion troops, Morotai, 18 April 1945.

One of the ship’s assault landing craft, viewed from the aft gun platform of the landing ship infantry Westralia, as it swung aboard during the movement of the 2/24 Infantry Battalion troops, Morotai, 18 April 1945.
Amos Austin BALDWIN

Amos Austin BALDWIN
WW1 (post Dec 15) and WW2 Home service - British War Medal, Victory Medal, British War Medal WW2, Australian Service Medal 39-45

WW1 (post Dec 15) and WW2 Home service - British War Medal, Victory Medal, British War Medal WW2, Australian Service Medal 39-45
Opening of the Villers Bretonneux Memorial and adjacent cemetery 1938. Two years later it was overrun by another invadng German Army

Opening of the Villers Bretonneux Memorial and adjacent cemetery 1938. Two years later it was overrun by another invadng German Army
Villers Bretonneux Military Cemetery and in the distance the tower of the Australian National Memorial

Villers Bretonneux Military Cemetery and in the distance the tower of the Australian National Memorial
George Mitchell shortly before the award of the Military Cross at Dernancourt

George Mitchell shortly before the award of the Military Cross at Dernancourt
G for George a tribute to all RAAF Aircrew who flew with RAF Bomber Command

G for George a tribute to all RAAF Aircrew who flew with RAF Bomber Command
A No. 431 Squadron Lancaster B Mk III running up its engines.

A No. 431 Squadron Lancaster B Mk III running up its engines.
A No. 431 Squadron Lancaster B Mk III running up its engines.

A No. 431 Squadron Lancaster B Mk III running up its engines.
The grand entrance to Kensal Green Cemetery, London W10 AR4

The grand entrance to Kensal Green Cemetery, London W10 AR4
Cover of the History of 2 OTU

Cover of the History of 2 OTU
HMAS Perth engaged in the Battle of Sunda Strait 1 March 1942, during which both HMAS Perth and USS Houston were sunk.

HMAS Perth engaged in the Battle of Sunda Strait 1 March 1942, during which both HMAS Perth and USS Houston were sunk.
Approximate dispositions of the Battle of Sunda Strait 1 March 1942

Approximate dispositions of the Battle of Sunda Strait 1 March 1942
Short ‘Empire’, VH-ABB ‘Coolangatta’ of QANTAS. Impressed by RAAF as A18-13 and allocated to 11 Squadron RAAF. It was returned to QANTAS on 13 July 1943, but crashed in Sydney Harbour on 11 October 1944.

Short ‘Empire’, VH-ABB ‘Coolangatta’ of QANTAS. Impressed by RAAF as A18-13 and allocated to 11 Squadron RAAF. It was returned to QANTAS on 13 July 1943, but crashed in Sydney Harbour on 11 October 1944.
Northern Australia. Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina flying boat aircraft, RAAF serial no. A24-53, ?No.11 or No. 20 Squadron RAAF, taxiing into water with assistance from RAAF personnel. This aircraft was delivered to the RAAF in 1943-04 and shot down over Balikpapan, Borneo 1944-04.

Northern Australia. Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina flying boat aircraft, RAAF serial no. A24-53, ?No.11 or No. 20 Squadron RAAF, taxiing into water with assistance from RAAF personnel. This aircraft was delivered to the RAAF in 1943-04 and shot down over Balikpapan, Borneo 1944-04.
Short ‘Empire’, VH-ABB ‘Coolangatta’ of QANTAS. Impressed by RAAF as A18-13 and allocated to 11 Squadron RAAF. It was returned to QANTAS on 13 July 1943, but crashed in Sydney Harbour on 11 October 1944.

Short ‘Empire’, VH-ABB ‘Coolangatta’ of QANTAS. Impressed by RAAF as A18-13 and allocated to 11 Squadron RAAF. It was returned to QANTAS on 13 July 1943, but crashed in Sydney Harbour on 11 October 1944.
Short ‘Empire’, VH-ABB ‘Coolangatta’ of QANTAS. Impressed by RAAF as A18-13 and allocated to 11 Squadron RAAF. It was returned to QANTAS on 13 July 1943, but crashed in Sydney Harbour on 11 October 1944.

Short ‘Empire’, VH-ABB ‘Coolangatta’ of QANTAS. Impressed by RAAF as A18-13 and allocated to 11 Squadron RAAF. It was returned to QANTAS on 13 July 1943, but crashed in Sydney Harbour on 11 October 1944.
Informal portrait of 407016 Squadron Leader W. K. Bolitho DFC of Mannum, SA, pilot, of No. 11 (Catalina) Squadron RAAF.

Informal portrait of 407016 Squadron Leader W. K. Bolitho DFC of Mannum, SA, pilot, of No. 11 (Catalina) Squadron RAAF.
Portrait of Captain J. A. COLLINS, June 1940 while Captain of of HMAS SYDNEY (II)

Portrait of Captain J. A. COLLINS, June 1940 while Captain of of HMAS SYDNEY (II)
Driver John Pressey BAVIN. 9th Light Horse Regiment

Driver John Pressey BAVIN. 9th Light Horse Regiment
RH Panel #135 2249 Trooper Harold Basil ADDEMS

RH Panel #135 2249 Trooper Harold Basil ADDEMS
Lance Corporal Frank Albert BROWN, 43rd Infantry Battalion RH # 65

Lance Corporal Frank Albert BROWN, 43rd Infantry Battalion RH # 65
Private later Lance Corporal Frank Albert BROWN 43rd Bn AIF

Private later Lance Corporal Frank Albert BROWN 43rd Bn AIF
Fred Barson, June 1917 Hurdcott England

Fred Barson, June 1917 Hurdcott England
Private James BYRNE originally from Beachport, late of Mt Gambier. 10th Bn later Div Traffic Control (MPs)

Private James BYRNE originally from Beachport, late of Mt Gambier. 10th Bn later Div Traffic Control (MPs)
Edmund Newman LAMB, 1915

Edmund Newman LAMB, 1915
2207 PTE Sydney South , 2nd Battalion KIA at Lone Pine

2207 PTE Sydney South , 2nd Battalion KIA at Lone Pine
The Burnside Primary School Memorial Gates, officially dedicated in 1925 to former students who lost their lives in the Great War.

The Burnside Primary School Memorial Gates, officially dedicated in 1925 to former students who lost their lives in the Great War.
Map depicting the Battle for Greece, and key German axes of advance and key battles.

Map depicting the Battle for Greece, and key German axes of advance and key battles.
Australian troops crammed on to the deck of a warship bound for Greece

Australian troops crammed on to the deck of a warship bound for Greece
Wing Commander Hughie Edwards

Wing Commander Hughie Edwards
Edwards with his wife, left, and mother-in-law, right, leaving Buckingham Palace after attending an investiture ceremony at which he was awarded the VC.

Edwards with his wife, left, and mother-in-law, right, leaving Buckingham Palace after attending an investiture ceremony at which he was awarded the VC.
A portrait made by celebrated war artist Stella Bowen who painted a series of portraits of Australian aircrew in England during 1944.

A portrait made by celebrated war artist Stella Bowen who painted a series of portraits of Australian aircrew in England during 1944.
Edwards with his wife, left, and mother-in-law, right, leaving Buckingham Palace after attending an investiture ceremony at which he was awarded the VC.

Edwards with his wife, left, and mother-in-law, right, leaving Buckingham Palace after attending an investiture ceremony at which he was awarded the VC.
Sir Hughie Edwards medals and decorations: VC, DSO, OBE, DFC, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Africa Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-45, General Service Medal (Malaya) clash, QE II Coronation Medal, QE II Silver Jubilee Medal. KCMG and CB are neck decorations not shown in this set.

Sir Hughie Edwards medals and decorations: VC, DSO, OBE, DFC, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Africa Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-45, General Service Medal (Malaya) clash, QE II Coronation Medal, QE II Silver Jubilee Medal. KCMG and CB are neck decorations not shown in this set.
SIr Hughie Edwards as Governor of WA 1974-75

SIr Hughie Edwards as Governor of WA 1974-75
ACDRE Edwards's Medal Group and Neck decorations displayed in the AWM Canberra.

ACDRE Edwards's Medal Group and Neck decorations displayed in the AWM Canberra.
Group Captain Hughie Edwards VC DSO DFC meeting the Prime Minister of Australia at RAAF Binbrook where Edwards was the Base Commander and RAAF No. 460 Squadron was based.

Group Captain Hughie Edwards VC DSO DFC meeting the Prime Minister of Australia at RAAF Binbrook where Edwards was the Base Commander and RAAF No. 460 Squadron was based.
The cover of Arthur Hoyle's biography of Highie Edwards featuring the STella Bown portrait.

The cover of Arthur Hoyle's biography of Highie Edwards featuring the STella Bown portrait.
The cover of Arthur Hoyle's biography of Highie Edwards featuring the STella Bown portrait.

The cover of Arthur Hoyle's biography of Highie Edwards featuring the STella Bown portrait.
No. 2 Squadron B-25s lined up at Batchelor in the NT

No. 2 Squadron B-25s lined up at Batchelor in the NT
Lt Marjorie Hill, physiotherapist, treats a patient at 109 AGH, Alice Springs, 1942.

Lt Marjorie Hill, physiotherapist, treats a patient at 109 AGH, Alice Springs, 1942.
109 AGH, Alice Springs, marquee and tented section

109 AGH, Alice Springs, marquee and tented section
Physios Audrey Simpson (l), Marjorie Hill (c) and N H Burgess (r) doing plaster work at 109 AGH, Alice Springs, 1942

Physios Audrey Simpson (l), Marjorie Hill (c) and N H Burgess (r) doing plaster work at 109 AGH, Alice Springs, 1942

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